Best Guitar Instruction Podcasts (2024)

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We react to Rick Beato's reasons why new music sucks! Our take! 1:03:15

3d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 445 Remote Control MTV "First Episode" (1987) 23:35

7d ago23:35

23:35

Remote Control

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An unusually sunny future for guitar, upbeat takes from Fender's CEO! 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we look at an extremely sunny set a data laid out by Fender's CEO. Time to start feeling upbeat about the future!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Life in the time of really popular, but terrible art with special guest Jude Morgan! 59:55

1M ago59:55

59:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we are joined by Ex Aegis singer Jude Morgan to discuss how it seems that the most popular music is terrible, J-Lo and AI's impending art apocalypse. Check it out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Are we in the end times of Music retail? 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we react to the closing of Sam Ash, Watermelon Music and the impending demise of Guitar Center and ask if this is the end of the line for brick and mortar music retail!!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 444 Gallagher "Stuck In The Sixties" 45:49

2M ago45:49

45:49

Ep. 444

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Ep. 443 Paul Gilbert "Intense Rock Pt. 1" 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

Ep. 443

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Is AI the biggest threat to the future of music? 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss the threat and promise of AI and its effect on music and the arts. Is there no hope left? Find out here!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 442 Fawlty Towers "Pilot" (1975) 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Ep. 442

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Ep. 441 Peppermint Place "The Rainy Day" (1986) 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

Ep. 441

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Ep. 440 Audley Freed Guitar Clinic 47:11

2M ago47:11

47:11

Ep. 440

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J-Lo's 20 million dollar album 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore what might cause a pop star to spend 20 million dollars of their own money to make and album. We also discuss the challenges of music marketing and musics place in pop culture.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Aging gracefully in Rock! 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore whether or not it is possible to age gracefully in the Rock world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Modern concert going do's and don'ts! 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

Send us a Text Message. In this epidsode we go over the code of conduct fro modern concert going!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Discovering new music with Ryan and Scott! 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about some new music that you need to hear. We also discuss how the challegnes of discovering great new artists in the I-Phone world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Does every genre eventually become Jazz? 56:41

3M ago56:41

56:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we talk about whether every genre is doomed to eventually become niche, no matter how popular it is now.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 439 Marty Friedman "Melodic Control" Instructional Video 1993 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Ep. 439

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Is controversy a critical part of Rock and Roll? 56:39

3M ago56:39

56:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we talk about whether or not Rock should be family friendly or if controversy is critical to being a rocker.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When legends give up creatively. 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we dissect the thought of guitarist Traci Guns when he talks about Kirk Hammett calling it a day creatively. What to do when legends sandbag it!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 438 George Carlin "On Campus" (1984) 48:00

4M ago48:00

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Ep. 437 Let's All Go To The Movies! "Just One Of The Guys" (1985) 1:40:36

4M ago1:40:36

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Ep. 437

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Loving bands everyone hates, and hating bands everyone loves! 1:09:50

4M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about what it's like to love bands that everyone seems to hate and hate on bands that for some reason are universally loved. How to navigate it when you are on the wrong side of pop cultures norms.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 436 The History Of Nintendo! 1:16:39

4M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

N-E-S

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Why Brad Tolinski? Why? 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confinetial Podcast we take former Guitar World Editor to task for his thoughts on the 90's. Also, are band meet and greets worth the money? Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Do you YouTube? Should you!? 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we discuss whether or not YouTube actually makes life better for us guitar players. And if so, what is the best way to use this resource!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Musician vs Celebrity 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we examine the difference between being a Musician and a Celebrity. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Non-Rock musicians Rock players should know! 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore non Rock players all Rock Guitarists should check out! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar-latans, calling out guitar charlatans! 42:17

5M ago42:17

42:17

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we take Esteban to task along with other guitar charlatans! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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80's Metal stars, where are they now! 50:35

6M ago50:35

50:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we track down those lost stars from yesteryear and see what they are up to! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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How many original members does it take to get to the real band? 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore exactly how many original members it takes for us to consider a band legit. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 435 The Midnight Special (Pilot Episode) 1:05:23

6M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Originally Aired August 19, 1972

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What the kids are listening to part 2 44:52

6M ago44:52

44:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit and learn more of what the kids are listening to and discuss, for no particular reason, why it is important to be a good musician!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Being a pro musician and the importance of supporting art! 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what it means to be a pro musician and talk about why it matters to support the art that you love!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 434 Let's Go To The Movies! "Lady In White" (1988) 1:57:48

6M ago1:57:48

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Ep. 434 Let's Go To The Movies! "Lady In White" (1988)

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Ep. 433 Orson Welles "The War Of The Worlds" Original Radio Broadcast (1938) 59:17

6M ago59:17

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Ep. 433 Orson Welles "The War Of The Worlds" Original Radio Broadcast (1938)

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Ep. 432 TMNT 2 Behind The Shells Documentary 27:50

6M ago27:50

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Ep. 432 TMNT 2 Behind The Shells Documentary

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Guitar Culture References that you have to get! 1:06:04

6M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we dive into guitar culture references that every guitarist must understand!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 431 Decline Of Western Civilization Pt. 2 "The Metal Years" (1988) 1:32:45

7M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Ep. 431 Decline Of Western Civilization Pt. 2 "The Metal Years" (1988)

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Ep. 430 Teddy Ruxpin Book 01 "The Airship" (1985) 13:57

7M ago13:57

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Ep. 430 Teddy Ruxpin Book 01 "The Airship" (1985)

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Ep. 429 Andrew Dice Clay "The Day The Laughter Died" (1990) 1:42:14

7M ago1:42:14

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Ep. 429 Andrew Dice Clay "The Day The Laughter Died" (1990)

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Interview with Songwriter and Producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince 1:56:02

7M ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go behind the curtain of writing and recording songs with songwriter and producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince to learn about the creative process!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Ep. 428 120 Minutes MTV. 7/19/98 1:44:30

7M ago1:44:30

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Ep. 428 120 Minutes MTV. 7/19/98

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Ep. 427 Dennis Miller "Off-White" Album (1988) 46:22

7M ago46:22

46:22

Ep. 427 Dennis Miller "Off-White" Album (1988)

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Ep. 426 The Humorous World Of Justin Wilson (1961) 31:23

7M ago31:23

31:23

Ep. 426 The Humorous World Of Justin Wilson (1961)

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Ep. 425 Corey Haim "Me, Myself, & I" 36:31

7M ago36:31

36:31

Ep. 425 Corey Haim "Me, Myself, & I"

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Underrated and overrated guitarists! 52:32

7M ago52:32

52:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore what guitarists are overrated, what guitarists are underrated and which are just right rated!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Which bands will scientifically make you sad or angry? 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we look scientifically at what emotional impact certain band's music has on their listeners.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Songs we love but can never hear again! 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we grapple with the feeling of loving a song and yet never wanting to hear that song again!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Why make art when nobody cares and AI will do it anyway! 51:48

8M ago51:48

51:48

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we talk about why make art when the likelihood of it breaking into the public spotlight is low and there is no money in it. We also talk about how the rise of AI will affect artists going forward.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Shredding on Guitar is playing with feeling! 45:04

8M ago45:04

45:04

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we go right at the misunderstanding that shredding on guitar is devoid of feeling. We talk about what it really means when we say playing with feel!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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